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MP53 RNF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 85,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,565 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,942 miles

headlamp lenses starting to fade

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 76,908 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 76,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,002 miles

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 24 Aug 2013 67,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,641 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play at n/s/f drop link.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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MP53 RNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP53 RNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MP53 RNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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